Asian Xenid vs Bee-fly Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Xenid | Bee-fly Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos oxyodontes | Stylops ater |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 3.0-4.5 mm (males) | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Asian Xenid
A strepsipteran parasite of Ropalidia paper wasps in tropical Asia. It modifies host wasp social behavior and colony dynamics.
Did You Know?
Parasitized worker wasps become lazy freeloaders that beg food from nestmates instead of foraging.
Bee-fly Strepsipteran
A dark-bodied strepsipteran that parasitizes Andrena mining bees in Europe. The triungulins actively seek out host bee larvae in nest cells.
Did You Know?
Tiny first-instar larvae ride on flowers and grab onto visiting bees for transport back to the bee's nest.